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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,583.66, 12,876.82 and 3,651.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,583.66, 12,876.82 and 3,651.98 is: 5,478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,583.66 : 12,876.82 = 3,651.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,583.66/12,876.82 = 3,651.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,583.66x = 12,876.82 × 3,651.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,583.66x = 47,025,815.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,025,815.59/8,583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,478.53

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